All articles tagged with #medical examiner
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
The Philadelphia medical examiner has again ruled Ellen Greenberg's 2011 death a suicide, despite family and experts questioning the findings and alleging a possible murder, leading to ongoing controversy and legal disputes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by KTLA
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenager missing from Lake Elsinore, was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd. The case is being investigated as a homicide, with the medical examiner's report listing her death as September 8, 2025, but the cause of death remains undetermined pending further tests. Investigators are also examining Tesla's security footage and seeking additional evidence to clarify the circumstances of her death.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WGN-TV
Hulk Hogan, the legendary professional wrestler, died at age 71 from a heart attack, with a history of health issues including leukemia and atrial fibrillation, and was honored by Florida with a day of remembrance.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Hulk Hogan, the former WWE star, died at age 71 from an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), with a history of atrial fibrillation and leukemia, as confirmed by a medical examiner. His family and WWE expressed their condolences, highlighting his impact on wrestling and pop culture.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gothamist
A defense medical examiner testified that Jordan Neely did not die from a chokehold applied by Daniel Penny on a New York City subway, but rather from stress and underlying health conditions. Penny faces manslaughter charges for the incident, with prosecutors arguing the chokehold caused Neely's death. The defense's expert, Dr. Satish Chundru, disputed the city medical examiner's findings, suggesting Neely's schizophrenia, sickle cell trait, and drug use contributed to his death. The prosecution challenged Chundru's conclusions and credibility during cross-examination.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the cause of death of legendary fitness instructor Richard Simmons, who died at 76, one day after his birthday. The Medical Examiner’s Office has called for further testing, which could take up to three months. Simmons reportedly fell in his bathroom the night before his death but declined medical help. Police have stated there was no foul play involved.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
The death of nonbinary teenager Nex Benedict, following a fight in an Oklahoma high school bathroom, has been ruled a suicide by the state's medical examiner. The report listed combined toxicity from an antihistamine and an antidepressant as the probable cause of death. Benedict's death has sparked outrage in LGBTQ+ communities, leading to vigils and a federal investigation into the school district's response to alleged harassment. The incident has also drawn attention to the introduction of numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Oklahoma this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The 5-year-old twins found dead in their mother's bed in the Bronx last December were determined by the city's medical examiner to have been smothered to death, ruling their deaths as homicides. No arrests have been made, and initial autopsies required further study. The mother, who has not been named, told officers she had slept in the same bed as her children the previous night and found them stiff and cold the next morning.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOCO Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the manner of death of 16-year-old nonbinary Owasso High School student Nex Benedict a suicide, citing combined toxicity of Diphenhydramine and Fluoxetine as the probable cause. Benedict was involved in a fight at school and later died after being rushed to the hospital. The case has sparked international attention and federal investigations, with the full autopsy report set to be released on March 27. The Rainbow Youth Project USA has seen a significant increase in crisis calls from Oklahoma following Benedict's death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit News
The 19-year-old man killed in the Clinton Township explosions has been identified as Turner Lee Salter, who died from blunt force trauma to the head. The explosions at a vape supply facility shot debris as far as two miles away, injuring a firefighter and causing extensive damage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosions, which involved the illegal storage of canisters containing butane, nitrous oxide, and lighter fluid. Salter, described as a kind and dependable person, will be remembered at a funeral service on Friday.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Star Tribune
Shannon Cortez Gooden killed himself after fatally shooting two Burnsville police officers and a medic during a standoff, as confirmed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WABC-TV
An investigation is underway after a human leg was found on subway tracks in the Bronx between 167th and 170th streets. Police are working to identify the remains and determine how they ended up there, and the leg has been turned over to the medical examiner for further examination.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Chicago
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office revealed that a 5-year-old migrant boy, Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero, died from sepsis caused by Strep Throat and COVID-19, with additional contributing factors. The mayor's office expressed condolences and outlined the city's efforts to provide medical screenings and care for shelter residents, emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking prompt medical help, especially in shared living spaces like migrant shelters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
A 5-year-old migrant boy who fell ill in a Chicago shelter died of sepsis and a bacterial infection, with secondary causes listed as coronavirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus infections. The city's mayor expressed condolences to the family and defended the care given to migrants in shelters, stating that residents receive comprehensive medical examinations and care. The boy had been sick for a couple of days before his death, and despite his family's concerns about his condition, staff initially attributed his symptoms to the cold. The family had been staying at the shelter since arriving in Chicago in November, and at the time of the boy's death, the warehouse housed several thousand migrants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WFLA
The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner revealed that Bobbie Jean Carter, sister of singers Nick and Aaron Carter, died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The 41-year-old, who appeared on the reality show "House of Carters," was found unresponsive in her Tampa home and pronounced dead at the hospital. The report indicated that she was taking prescription medications for schizophrenia, blood pressure, and heartburn, as well as an antibiotic.